La Tertulia, Amsterdam

This homey, relaxed coffee shop takes up a corner spot on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht in the traditionally artsy Jordaan area. The atmosphere is even more laid back than other Amsterdam coffee shops, and the friendly staff are happy to advise on a product to suit you, or to discuss the powers of crystals and meteorites on Wednesdays from 3p. A wide array of sandwiches is also available, something more than the simple tosti offered by other establishments. The crowd is a mix of locals and expats, particularly from Britain, and a scene from the British soap Eastenders was even filmed here. -Declan Aylward